*PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER.

*PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 347136. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with matching numbered Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only 1,365 revolvers produced in this caliber after 1922 and only 1,011 produced prior to 1914, for a total production of 2,376, making this one of the more rare single action chambering. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .32/20 cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, sold to C.R. Boothby, was shipped to T.B. Davis Arms Co, Portland, Maine, October 10, 1924. This was the only gun in this shipment. PROVENANCE: David Lumbert; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder which is unnumbered. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain 94-95% glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and a spot of thinning on left side near muzzle. Frame retains 65-75% fading case colors with the top strap turned silver. Sight notch in top strap has been slightly altered with a small flat spot at rear of top strap. Hammer retains about 90% case colors, stronger on left side. Cylinder retains about 90% thinning orig blue. Trigger guard and backstrap retain strong blue with front and backstraps slightly thin. Left grip has an internal pressure crack, otherwise sound, showing moderate wear. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45235 JR5 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1563	$4,130.00	PRE-WAR COLT SINGLE ACTION ARMY REVOLVER. SN 347136. Cal. 38 Colt. Blue and color case hardened with 7-1/2″ bbl, slightly thinned front sight and 1-line block letter address with caliber marking on left side. Left side of frame has 2-line 3-patent dates and Rampant Colt. Mounted with matching numbered Rampant Colt hard rubber grips. SN was observed on bottom of frame and right side of front and backstraps under grip. According to Colt Peacemaker Encyclopedia, Cochran, there were only 1,365 revolvers produced in this caliber after 1922 and only 1,011 produced prior to 1914, for a total production of 2,376, making this one of the more rare single action chambering. Accompanied by a Colt Factory letter identifying revolver as: .32/20 cal, 7-1/2″ bbl, blue finish, sold to C.R. Boothby, was shipped to T.B. Davis Arms Co, Portland, Maine, October 10, 1924. This was the only gun in this shipment. PROVENANCE: David Lumbert; Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine, all matching except cylinder which is unnumbered. Bbl and ejector rod housing retain 94-95% glossy orig blue with light muzzle edge wear and a spot of thinning on left side near muzzle. Frame retains 65-75% fading case colors with the top strap turned silver. Sight notch in top strap has been slightly altered with a small flat spot at rear of top strap. Hammer retains about 90% case colors, stronger on left side. Cylinder retains about 90% thinning orig blue. Trigger guard and backstrap retain strong blue with front and backstraps slightly thin. Left grip has an internal pressure crack, otherwise sound, showing moderate wear. Mechanics crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-45235 JR5 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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